Lockman
Lockman Meaning & Origin
About Lockman
The surname Lockman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lokeman," meaning "one who keeps the lock" or "guardian of the lock." It was a occupational name given to someone who was responsible for operating and maintaining a lock or a gate, typically in a town or a castle. The Lockman surname may have been initially used to identify individuals who held such positions of authority and responsibility. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lockman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lockman: 2,801
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 11279
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.95
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lockman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lockman in Braille
Here's how to represent Lockman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lockman using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lockman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
